Friday, September 6, 2013

What You Must Know When Homeschooling Your Kids

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By Hood McFarland


If you want your children to grow up to be strong and independent adults, homeschooling may be the best choice. That said, teaching your kids at home isn't as simple as it may sound. You simply need help from experts and those who have been there, and the information in this article is just that.

Check out your State's mandates before purchasing curriculum. Each state requires a certain amount of days your child needs to be home schooled. There are states that mandate that you teach your child specific things, but in other states, homeschooling is largely unregulated. Most of the time, you should base your homeschooling year on that of the school district.

Don't stick to just textbooks. Kids have to read everything they can get their hands on. Local news can provide great lessons. That can also teach analytic skills, which they can use throughout life.

One of the pros of homeschooling is that is allows you the freedom to educate your child in the way that your child learns best. If your child learns better with hands-on activities, then you should customize your lessons to include them. This will help ensure your child's success.

Always include art in your lessons, even if the lesson itself isn't an art lesson. Let your children put their ideas on paper through drawings and pictures. The possibilities are endless! Immersion is the best way to foster a healthy learning atmosphere.

What are the laws in your state about homeschooling? Each state's laws vary so it's important for you to know what is expected of you. You may need to have your child take standardized tests. Some states require parents who homeschool to register themselves like they are a private school.

Homeschooling is not always an enjoyable process. There will be those times when you have to push your children harder. It's tough to enjoy hours spent reading flash cards over and over, but it's even tougher to sit through a long textbook covering boring subjects. The first task should be to make learning fun. But for those times when it can't be helped, use a reward system to teach them how to stay on track and push ahead.

Homeschooling can be a frightening prospect initially. After reading the article, homeschooling won't be able to give you anything that you don't already expect. Learning everything you can will make the transition into a homeschooling household smoother and easier. Best wishes!




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